GATE (Global Awareness Through Experience)

Venezuela

January 18-28, 2009

Participate in this opportunity to visit a people and country where cooperatives abound, education is a priority and health care is available to those in need. Visit with government representatives and church leaders. See the processing of cacao. Contrast the frenzy of Caracas with the calm of the countryside. Meet with ordinary people who have opted for a different economic model, reap the fruits of their labors, and find hope in unexpected places.

Photo by Lou Boos

"I am so happy about choosing this trip. My view of Venezuela has changed dramatically. There is hope for the world."

--Peggy Fisher, Venezuela 2008

"I found the program to simply be excellent in every respect. Providing me with the opportunity to be with the people of Venezuela was a gift not to be forgotten."

--Bill Dyer, Venezuela 2008

Additional resources on Venezulea:

Venezuela Analysis (Click on)--The site's aim is to provide on-going news about developments in Venezuela, as well as to contextualize this news with in-depth analysis and background information.

Venezuela Solidarity Network (Click on)--The basic purpose of the Venezuela Solidarity Network is to increase communication among groups that oppose US intervention in Venezuela, support the right of the Venezuela people to self-determination, and support the Bolivarian revoluntion.

Upcoming Trips

January 18-28, 2009

Trip Cost: $1600* Plus Registration Fee

Rooms are shared, single supplement for entired trip is $300.00.

*Airfare not included. All trips include transportation (except taxi to airport at the end of the trip), accommodations and food (except one evening meal).

Details or questions, contact us.

"Our destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things." -Henry Miller

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